Managing a Real Estate Business

Key Takeaways The agents who consistently stand out do one thing the majority don’t: they become the definitive expert on a specific geographic farm, price range, or property type. Video content — even basic walk-through videos and market update clips — dramatically increases agent visibility compared to static social media posts. Strategic philanthropy and community […]

This post was fact checked by Lisa Rogers, Principal Attorney at Ark Attorneys. Real estate agents, like you, can be a target for disclosure lawsuits when a buyer realizes that there are issues with their home after closing.  As a real estate agent, extra diligence is needed to help you avoid legal issues, and there

Key Takeaways Negligence claims against real estate agents typically involve failure to disclose material defects, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, or failure to investigate. Document every transaction communication in writing — texts, emails, and written notes from conversations are your primary evidence in a negligence defense. E&O insurance is the financial backstop for negligence claims

Key Takeaways The best questions to ask a real estate VA before hiring: What does your typical week look like? How do you handle a high-urgency request during off-hours? What CRM/transaction management systems have you used? VA performance depends on clear, documented processes — if you cannot write down exactly how a task should be